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La Bohème Encore– Puccini
United States: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 (6:30 PM in each time zone)
Area Movie Theaters
Running time: 3 hours, 20 minutes. 2 intermissions
A magnificent cast comes together for Franco Zeffirelli's iconic production of the
Puccini favorite. The exciting young conductor Nicola Luisotti presides over a glorious
vocal ensemble led by the mesmerizing Angela Gheorghiu, who sings Mimì at the Met for the
first time in twelve years, opposite golden-toned tenor Ramón Vargas as her lover,
Rodolfo.
Visit
Met Opera - Live in HD to learn more.
Opera and the Dance
Saturday May 17 and Sunday May 18, 2008
Rosslyn Spectrum
OTNV presents Opera and the Dance - which will feature an area premiere of American
composer Robert Rodriguez's one-act opera, Tango, and ensembles from several well-known
operas in which dance is prominently featured. Included will be music from Mozart's Don
Giovanni and Strauss's Die Fledermaus. Call OTNV for time and tickets 703-528-1433.
The Music Club of Aurora Hills Senior Center
Wednesday, May 28 at 2:00 PM.
735 South 18th St., Arlington, VA
The Music Club of Aurora Hills Senior Center invites Seniors and their families and
friends to a program with VA State Champion Fiddle Player Speedy Tolliver and the
JUST PLAYIN'COUNTRY group, under the direction of Dewayne Thompson. Country Music at its
best!! Mandolins, banjo, bass, guitar, fiddle, autoharp and dobro!! What more could you
want? Host: Miriam Miller, Opera Guild of Northern Virginia. Call Julie Albers to
register (703) 228-5722. No charge.
The Music Club of Aurora Hills Senior Center
Wednesday, June 25 at 2:00 PM.
735 S. 18th St, Arlington, VA
The Music Club of Aurora Hills Senior Center invites you to a change of pace. Come see a movie of SHOW BOAT. This is the classic version from the 1950s staring Ava Gardner, Kathryn Grayson and Howard Keel, Joe E. Brown, Agnes Moorhead and William Warfield. It's Jerome Kern's finest music. Host: Miriam Miller, Opera Guild of Northern Virginia. Call Julie Albers to register (703) 228-5722. No charge.
Cinderella
October 26-November 1 (Tentative)
Next Season's Children's Opera will probably be Cinderella - shortened from
Rossini's classic and performed by the Lyric Opera Theater of Chicago.
Public performances on Sunday and Saturday and 3-4 performances on school days during
the week -- starting at 10 AM to 11:40 AM.
Tenor Carl Rosenthal
Sunday, December 9, 2007 at 3:30 PM
Arias and Art Songs, Boleros and Christmas Carols, Embassy of Bolivia
For more information call 703 220 2164
Moscow Boys' Capella
Monday, December 17, 2007 at 7:30 PM
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
The choir of the National Tretyakov Art Gallery with Meistro valery Khalilov, perform
the World Premier of the "Christmas Oratorio"
Singer of the Year Recital
January 2008
Join OTNV in January for a recital by the winner of our Singer of the Year Award. Location
and time to be anounced.
Performance by The Washington Balalaika Society
Wednesday, February 27- Aurora Hills Senior Center - 2 PM
The Guild will host A group from The Washington Balalaika Society. The ensemble brings
the music of Russia and Eastern Europe to us. No charge. Call Julie Albers to register
703-228-5722. Public invited. 735 South 18th Street, Arlington.
Trip to New York
March 7-9, 2008
Guild trip goes to New York City
From Ragtime to American Opera
Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 7 PM
NRECA Building, corner of Wilson Blvd and Taylor St.
The Guild is hosting a concert "From Ragtime to American Opera". Free indoor parking.
Questions: 703-536-7557.
THIS IS A MUST ATTEND. DO NOT COME ALONE - BRING A NEWCOMER.
No admission fee. Beverages and snacks will be provided, including wine.
Discussion on the Role of the Chorus in Operas
Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 3:00 PM
Arlington Central Library
Michelle Kunz, soprano, a frequent member of the WNO choruses, will discuss the role of
the chorus in operas. Indoor parking.
An Evening with Kathy Hankins, OTNV's Singer of the Year
Saturday, March 22 at 7:30 PM
The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA
Soprano Kathy Hankins, Singer of the Year, in recital at the Lyceum, accompanied by
Gillian Cookson. Features works by Mozart, Handel, Massenet, Gershwin, Duke Ellington,
and Andre Previn.
The Merrymakers
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Aurora Hills Senior Center
Performance by a senior singing group - The Merrymakers; director Louis Faust. Call
Julie Albers to register and if lost for directions 703-228-5722.
Double Bill: Riders to the Sea and Trial by Jury
Friday, April 4 and Sunday, April 6
Thomas Jefferson Theatre, Arlington
The Opera Theatre of Northern Virginia (OVTN) presents two one act operas, Ralph Vaughan
Williams' Riders to the Sea and Gilbert and Sullivan's Trial by Jury. For times and
tickets call OTNV-703-528-1433
Special Discount -- For the Friday night April 4th performance Students can go FREE
provided they are accompanied by ONE paying adult. Contact Miriam Miller at
operaguildnova@yahoo.com for details on the free tickets.
The Music Club of Aurora Hills Senior Center
Wednesday, April 23rd at 2:15 PM
Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 South 18th Street, Arlington, VA
Attend the meeting of The Music Club of Aurora Hills Senior Center. This is one you wont
want to miss! JENNIFER HOSMER, Local Opera Singer Soprano and pianist, JENNIFER HOSMER,
will present an afternoon concert of Favorite Songs -As Time Goes By, It Had To Be You,
You'll Never Walk Alone, Oh What a Beautiful Morning. Ms. Hosmer has performed as Tatiana
in Eugene Onegin and many other operas. Hers is a name you will want to remember. Call
Julie Albers to register (703) 228-5722. No charge.
"A Public Dialogue on The State of Arts Education in Arlington Schools"
April 27, 2008 at 3:00 PM
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Bldg. N.Taylor & Wilson Blvd in
Ballston
Free indoor parking at Taylor St. entrance.
Arts Education is it at a crisis? Should parents be concerned? Is help needed? Come hear a
panel discussion about the role of arts education in schools. Panelests include: Dr.
Robert G. Smith, Superintendent, Arlington County Public Schools;
Ms. Carol Erion, Supervisor of Arts Education, Arlington County Public Schools;
Ms. Cecelia Espenoza, CCPTA, Arlington County Public Schools;
and Ms. Mary Hanna Klontz, Music Teacher, Barrett Elementary School.
TO REGISTER: Contact Miriam Miller, OGNV, 703-536-7557, mcdm1@verizon.net. If you are able
to bring cookies for intermission that would be great! No fee.
Download a flyer with more information.